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Curtain falls on Hong Kong tabloid that dared to challenge China

Hong Kong’s Apple Daily newspaper became the city’s most popular tabloid by…

Thai authorities warn against planned pro-democracy protest

Thai authorities warned demonstrators against gathering to mark the anniversary of the…

Hong Kong’s Apple Daily says will close ‘no later’ than Saturday

Hong Kong’s pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily will print its final edition “no…

Hong Kong police arrest Apple Daily columnist on security charge

The lead editorial writer of Hong Kong pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily was…

After COVID, could the next big killer be heatwaves?

Searing, unrelenting heat scorches large swathes of the Earth, killing millions who…

No jury as Hong Kong’s first ‘national security’ trial gets under way

The first trial under Hong Kong’s new national security law begins Wednesday…

Pandemic Games will show ‘true Olympic values’: Tokyo 2020 chief

The stripped-back Tokyo Games, held despite the ongoing pandemic, will highlight the…

Six killed in clashes between Myanmar army and anti-junta militia

Four protesters and at least two officers were killed as Myanmar soldiers…

Japan infection expert eyes Olympics with excitement, concern

Infectious disease expert Atsuo Hamada still fondly remembers the thrill of the…